Shocker: Elon Musk spends a lot of time on X posting bad political takes
In a recent analysis by NBC News’s David Ingram, the prolific posting habits of Elon Musk on the platform X (formerly Twitter) were scrutinized over the course of a month, revealing some intriguing insights into the billionaire’s digital behavior. Between September 17th and October 17th, Musk made an astonishing 1,716 posts, averaging more than 55 tweets per day. This staggering volume of content reflects Musk’s relentless engagement with his audience, but the nature of his posts offers a deeper look into his interests and priorities. Notably, nearly half of his posts—49 percent—centered around political topics, many of which leaned towards fringe perspectives. Among the more peculiar subjects Musk fixated on were the racial dynamics of actors in television and film, including critical commentary on child actors, showcasing a controversial aspect of his online persona.
Beyond politics, Musk’s posts also frequently touched on themes of crime and his own ventures, particularly Tesla. His self-referential content was striking, with 109 posts devoted to himself, highlighting his penchant for self-promotion and personal branding. Musk often shares updates about his companies, engages with followers, and even reposts content from his ardent supporters, creating a feedback loop that amplifies his presence on the platform. This blend of political commentary, personal anecdotes, and corporate promotion paints a vivid picture of Musk’s online strategy, revealing a complex interplay between his public persona and his business interests. As he continues to dominate headlines and social media feeds, understanding the nature of his posts provides valuable context to the ongoing discourse surrounding his influence in both the tech industry and the broader cultural landscape. For a more in-depth look at Musk’s recent online activity, readers can check out the full story at The Verge.
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NBC News’s
David Ingram
analyzed
a month’s worth of
Elon Musk’s X posts
(our condolences). While what he was able to glean wasn’t too surprising, it was still interesting to see the numbers all laid out. Between September 17th and October 17th, he posted 1,716 times, averaging a little over 55 posts a day. 49 percent of those were about politics, usually fringe. He seems particularly hung up on the race of people on TV and in movies, including going after
child actors
.
Other things Elon likes to talk about? Crime, Tesla – oh, and of course, himself. Over the 30 days, Elon posted about himself 109 times. He often even reposts his own stan ac …
Read the full story at The Verge.
